Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
047796
RGB
4, 119, 150
HSL
193, 95%, 30%
HSB
193, 97%, 59%
CMYK
97, 21, 0, 41
LAB
46, -20, -25
LCH
46, 32, 232
OKLCH
0.53, 0.10, 224
XYZ
12, 15, 31
LUV
46, -32, -34
HWB
193, 2%, 41%
Pantone
316 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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